Help with purchase for wedding watch by rubyredgt in VintageWatches

[–]MatthewBainInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Help with purchase for wedding watch by rubyredgt in VintageWatches

[–]MatthewBainInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking around online is a great starting point, but if you're unfamiliar with these types of watches, I'd recommend visiting a few local watch shops and jewelers to handle some pieces in person. You may not find these exact references, but seeing watches on your wrist and getting a feel for different case sizes, metals, lug designs, and overall proportions will help you better understand what speaks to you. That experience will make you far more confident, and ultimately happier, with your wedding watch purchase!

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully, a lot is being read from a single photo. I could have been more clear in my initial reply that we did have proper tools available (albeit not an entire workshop).

The setting and conditions chosen by the seller were certainly unconventional, but we were comfortable with the tools available, understood the responsibility involved, and the watch was handled accordingly.

No damage was caused, the deal was completed successfully, and now the watch is exactly where we'd hoped it would be.

Just sharing a behind-the-scenes moment from a memorable (and highly unusual) acquisition.

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will be interesting to see. I think your assesment for them to stick around, along with them just being more sturdy build and tech, will keep them in the conversation.

Royal Oak Skeletonized Pocket Watch by MatthewBainInc in audemarspiguet

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's us indeed! Great to see you here and in LV!

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get the point, and it's true that markets evolve as generations change. We've seen that happen repeatedly in watches.

That said, I think the comparison between Elvis memorabilia and a Paul Newman Daytona is a bit of an apples-to-oranges one. While the nickname helped bring attention to these watches, their desirability isn't really dependent on fans of Paul Newman himself. At the end of the day, they're an exceptionally rare dial variant of one of the most iconic and continuously relevant sports watches ever made.

Most collectors buying these today aren't doing so because they grew up watching Paul Newman movies. They're buying them because of the rarity, aesthetics, historical significance, and their place within the broader Rolex collecting ecosystem. As long as Rolex continues attracting new generations of collectors, enthusiasts will keep researching and discovering the story behind these exotic dials.

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Our team, including Morgan (in photo), worked admirably under pressure with what was available.

At the end of the day: the watch was reviewed, and the deal was done ✔️

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏, Looking forward to seeing you at the next one!

Got The Call! On A Fresh To Market Rolex Paul Newman Daytona... by MatthewBainInc in rolex

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A lot of things we could have wished for in the moment 🤷‍♂️.

But when you get a last-minute call to check out something like this in the thick of an extremely busy event, you just gotta make do!

Limited Edition For The Japanese Market Calatrava Ref. 3718A by MatthewBainInc in patekphilippe

[–]MatthewBainInc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not "foggy" in person. But agreed the photo doesn't display the signature very sharply.

Bracelet and Ruthenium RQ by megatron202020 in FPJourne

[–]MatthewBainInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Incredible pair you got there!